An exported drawing retains all P&ID components and annotations as AutoCAD blocks. All P&ID schematic lines are retained as AutoCAD lines. You can then use AutoCAD to open, view, edit, and plot the exported P&ID DWG files.
Note: If you simply open a P&ID drawing in AutoCAD without following this procedure, most objects such as pipe lines, nozzles, and equipment are treated as proxy graphics, and you cannot modify them.
- In the Project Manager tree view, right-click the drawing you want to export to AutoCAD. Click Open.
- In the Project Manager tree view, right-click the drawing. Click Export to AutoCAD.
If the drawing is not saved, you are prompted to save it.
- In the Export to AutoCAD dialog box, browse to the location where you want to save the drawing. In the File Name box, specify a file name.
- In the Files of Type box, specify one of the following file formats for the drawing:
- AutoCAD 2010 Drawing (*.dwg)
- AutoCAD 2007/LT 2007 Drawing(*.dwg)
- Click Save.
All the layers in a P&ID drawing are retained in the AutoCAD file format.
Similarly, all model space, paper spaces, and any user-created layouts are available in the AutoCAD file format.
Note:
It is recommended that you use the EXPORTTOAUTOCAD command to export layouts correctly. Using an AutoCAD command, such as EXPORTLAYOUT, does not export all P&ID layers correctly and might result in lost data or exploded objects.